NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says the state needs 'a reforming government' following the Budget release, focused on women, children and first homebuyers, despite the deficit growing to $11.3 billion. 9News READ MORE:
The state government has invested a whopping $16.5 billion over the next 10 years to increase women's participation in the workforce and better health opportunities.
In major education reform, NSW will introduce a universal pre-kindergarten year for four-year-olds by 2030.The government will be giving $150 vouchers to each child in primary or secondary school in the state.Nine public schools in Western Sydney will be modernised to include digital facilities and more teaching spaces under the government's WestInvest funding program.
Toll relief will also be available to Western Sydney residents with a 40 per cent cash rebate for every dollar spent over $375. The Toll Rebate Scheme will eventually replace the existing Registration Relief Scheme.The NSW government has taken a major step towards phasing out stamp duty by announcing the optional annual property tax instead of the lump sum payment.
Improving palliative care is also receiving major boosts to improve end-of-life care including more staff, new dedicated palliative care units and refurbishing existing units across the state.
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